Article: Big Hit eventually decides to cancel collab with BTS x Akimoto Yasushi "We will be changing the included song line-up"Source: Newsen via Nate1. [+1,557, -50] Good job 👍
2. [+1,547, -52] Good job. I don't know how they managed to cancel it but I know it wasn't easy. I hope from now on, they make decisions while being aware of the fact that they're an idol group representing Korea...
3. [+1,342, -49] Good job on canceling it. Let's keep BTS running towards the rest of the world.
4. [+111, -5] I hope this was an opportunity for the agency to learn that money isn't all there is to a deal. They're managing a group that is standing at the top of the world and they need to be responsible for work worthy of that. Bang Shi Hyuk did the best thing by canceling everything, but I hope that moving forward, money isn't the only thing that is prioritized in a decision.
5. [+108, -3] He canceled it pretty fast even though I know it must've been hard to get parties to understand why this is happening. Either way, I hope Big Hit stays away from working with right-wingers in the future. I know this will put them at risk for working in Japan but I expect Big hit to make the appropriate decisions.
6. [+92, -4] I'm honestly jealous of BTS for having such a great fandom. I was surprised to see them call out what they felt was wrong. BTS are great kids but their Korean fans have so much respect and they're the ones who achieved this!!! Good job! Collabing with a right-winger is unacceptable! I hope BTS continues to rise high.
7. [+89, -3] Armies, thank you for protecting BTS so that they don't become a right-wing group
8. [+82, -4] Big Hit, please don't taint all that BTS has worked for.. ㅠㅠ
9. [+72, -2] The BTS fanclub is amazing. I'm from the HOT generation who has no idea about idol groups these days but I know it was hard as a fandom to go against your own group, especially when they have a Japanese advancement on the line, over a right-wing issue. Praise, praise well deserved..! I hope that this type of positive fan culture continues to grow. My image of BTS has become positive now too ㅎㅎ good luck~
10. [+63, -3] The power of their fandom is amazing
cr netizenbuzz

The song ‘Bird’ will be excluded from BTS’ new Japanese single scheduled to be released on 7 November
Big Hit Entertainment announces they will not release BTS's track "Bird" which was written by AKB48's Yasushi Akimoto
They will instead include a remix version of "IDOL"
The Japanese single album will be released November 7

Article: Big Hit responds to Akimoto Yasushi collab controversy, "We understand the concerns of the fans, we are in discussion about it" (official statement)Source: Newsen via Nate
1. [+1,813, -45] Please make sure you're doing things right... How can you make a group that's been bringing so much honor to our country collab with a right-winger;;; Do you always have to include Japan in things like this?
2. [+1,508, -36] Please don't make a decision that will taint BTS. I will put my trust in you and wait.
3. [+1,255, -84] He hasn't said they aren't going to do the collab though ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ
4. [+97, -2] Big Hit is still a company, I'm sure they have a lot of things to work through. I hope that they still listen to the opinions of Armies. I'll be waiting.
5. [+81, -3] He does know that the Armies only want one result, right?
6. [+74, -4] If this becomes Big Hit, BTS VS Armies, I will stand on the side of the Armies. How dare you bring a right-winger into this??? All the praise is obviously getting to his head and blowing up his greed and arrogance. I am ready to show what it means to fall from grace in just one moment. I will never let it go if they fulfill this collab with a right-winger.
7. [+69, -4] This announcement should've been put out the first day this controversy happened... or at least apologize...
8. [+69, -14] What "discussion"? Just say you're sorry and say everything's been canceled ㅎㅎ I don't think they understand the "concerns of fans" that well at all
9. [+63, -2] We don't need anything else other than canceling the collab
10. [+53, -2] I refuse any feedback other than canceling the collab. I love BTS so much but what's wrong is wrong. And Bang Shi Hyuk, you need to stop tweeting about anime recommendations and sushi pictures... You need to realize what position you're in as a public figure.
cr

They're 2 different people
post response:
[+569][-30]
original post: here
ㅇㅇ |2018.09.15 11:19 [+182, -15] To be honest, Bangtan are amazing, what does Bighit even have? ㅋㅋㅋ I seriously would never understand people praising companies, what do the company have to do in all of that?...When the company listens to the fan, of course we would thank them but if they make a mistake, shouldn't we give them a beating too? Why do we have to shield even the company? If you're justifying their actions, in the end, Bangtan will be the ones suffering because the company won't change right?? I've only seen fans protecting the company, Because the fans are so protective of the company, Bangtan are the ones who suffer in the end, they're such a weird fandom...
ㅇㅇ |2018.09.15 11:28 [+173, -2] I've said it countless times before, before Bangtan even hit big, Bighit had a bunch of issues going on. From the managers hitting them to the staffs smoking in their rooms...After they hit big, the fans realized that so it got a bit better..
ㅇㅇ |2018.09.15 09:05 [+168, -3] I'm an Army and even I believe that we give too much credits for Bighit and it's out of proportions. I can't understand whenever I see Bangtan release a new MV, 6 comments are praising Bangtan while 4 other comments will be "Wow as expected from Bighit"ㅋㅋㅋ This is just f*cking weird, all of a sudden everyone just decided to bury their ugly actions and they became an amazing company, Army let's wake up
ㅇㅇ |2018.09.15 14:16 [+68, -0] I feel like they're just joking on the second picture though?
ㅇㅇ |2018.09.15 14:36 [+52, -0] The 2nd guy isn't bad. The first guy is the issue.
cr pannchoa

Trans:
Hello, We are Bighit Entertainment.
Regarding the Japanese Single album. We are fully aware of the fan’s concerns about the Japan single album which is planned to be released in Nov.
Based on this, we are under discussion, please wait for us.
* Feeling much better

Big Hit remains silent on BTS' controversy involving Japanese producer Akimoto Yasushi
Recently, some Koreans fans became upset following the news about Japanese producer, Akimoto Yasushi, producing the song "Bird" for BTS' new Japanese album.
Fans claimed it's wrong for BTS to work with Akimoto Yasushi, who has participated in anti-Korea productions.
Some of the Korean fans came together and even threatened to boycott BTS' Japanese album if the collaboration continues, and strongly demanded proper feedback from Big Hit Entertainment. Currently, BTS' official fan cafe is covered with numerous fans' posts about the issue.
The issue blew up and even made multiple headlines on major Korean news sites. Several reporters attempted to contact Big Hit Entertainment, however, "They're currently unreachable."
The agency is remaining silent on the issue and it's making angry fans even angrier. Comments stated, "They're going to start going downhill... Bang Si Hyuk needs to wake up", "Big Hit needs to provide feedback!!", "If you love Japan so much then just make a Japanese group Bang Si Hyuk", "Don't be doing BTS dirty like this. They're doing so well right now. Don't have them involved with controversial figures", "You know fans are scarier than anti-fans if they turn their backs... They need to speak out about this."
cr allkpop

Article: "In search of the second BTS" Big Hit Entertainment opens global auditionsSource: MK Sports via Naver1. [+428, -19] Don't overextend yourself, keep it to BTS ㅋㅋ they're totally going in over their heads ㅋㅋ
2. [+305, -5] Wake up, this is not the time to be doing this right now
3. [+225, -10] Stop using the title 'second BTS', this isn't something that anyone can achieve ㅋㅋ
4. [+187, -5] Stop and think for a second why Park Jin Young takes out bank loans to make sure that he's a major shareholder in his company. It's because he doesn't want to have to listen to the whims of others and so he can better protect his artists. Bang PD-nim is too busy trying to get listed and receive investments from huge companies like CJ but he needs to also focus on the internal aspects of his company as well. You'll lose everything if you let everyone that's outside control you.
5. [+92, -1] Big Hit is slowly cutting communication. They're becoming no different from the other top 3 agencies. I have no expectations from them anymore. Just increased disappointment.
6. [+83, -1] Looks like BTS isn't going to renew their contracts. Big Hit has already put out news that they'll be working with a Japanese company while BTS is out touring overseas, which they haven't given us any feedback on... and they're already searching for the second BTS... Big Hit is doing everything to throw BTS out and turn Korean fans against them..
7. [+71, -2] There won't be another BTS. And Big Hit's story ends here. Go back to being a mid-tier company, that's where you, Bang Shi Hyuk PD, belong.
8. [+70, -2] I hope BTS doesn't renew..
9. [+55, -1] Bang Shi Hyuk and Big Hit need to wake up ㅡㅡ This isn't the time to be prioritizing auditions, you should be prioritizing BTS. Don't be greedy and treat what you have right.
cr netizenbuzz

Big Hit Entertainment shared a story behind BTS' "IDOL" MV featuring Nicki Minaj.
On September 6, BTS released a special version of the "IDOL" MV featuring the American pop star.
Nicki makes a short yet impactful appearance with bright yellow hair and a vibrant outfit. Regarding her scenes in the MV, Big Hit Entertainment revealed, "Nicki Minaj pitched the idea of showing her rap lyrics in Korean, so we put the Korean romanization of her English rap in a subtitle format."
The appearance of Hangul in the viral MV is making many Koreans proud. Comments stated, "The power of BTS", "BTS the best boy group ever", "They're amazing", "Representing Korea."
cr

Article: [Exclusive] Will BTS earn army exemptions? Blue House considers opportunity for pop artistsSource: Starin via Nate1. [+1,238, -85] It's going to be a mess once BTS is granted an exemption~
2. [+1,075, -41] Big Hit is not a part of any of these discussions... BTS or Big Hit have never talked about the army and yet it's everyone else who's making a big deal out of it
3. [+982, -46] Nobody from Big Hit has mentioned anything about it and yet it's the politicians who are trying to use BTS to make headlines
4. [+68, -3] The media keeps mentioning BTS like it's their issue but I wish they'd stop. BTS and their fans have never requested that they be given an exemption and yet for days now, they are being used in article titles and causing misunderstandings. This is an issue about the fairness of army exemptions across all industries, not just BTS alone.
5. [+58, -3] BTS's agency is not even a part of this meeting. SM, YG, JYP, FNC, and JellyFish were in the meeting so why is the media always using BTS in the headlines?
6. [+52, -3] Politicians, please stop using BTS. Both BTS and their fans do not want this.
7. [+49, -2] I have no ill feelings towards BTS, I'm actually proud of them, but their fans have said over and over that they never brought this army issue up. So why is the Blue House in a meeting over something a minority of fans asked for? Do they not realize the storm that will brew if they actually grant BTS an exemption? It's not a good thing for BTS in the end.
8. [+47, -1] Big Hit and BTS have both stayed quiet on this so why is everyone dragging their name all the time? I bet you once BTS is granted one, all the other agencies are going to start demanding that their artists be granted one too.
9. [+41, -1] So SM, YG, and JYP are in this meeting but BTS is being used for the headlines??? Keep your meetings to yourselves and leave BTS out of this. Why not use EXO, SHINee, Got7, iKON, or Winner in the article title instead?
10. [+40, -1] The meeting included SM, YG, JYP, FNC, and JellyFish so.......????????????
cr netizenbuzz

Big Hit Entertainment may be the next agency to make a big move!
Industry representatives reported on September 4 that the company has leased three floors of a building in Samseong of Gangnam District. It will reportedly provide greater support for the BTS members with improved dance and vocal practice rooms.
According to the reports, the move will take place sometime this year.
Big Hit Entertainment has yet to comment on the reports.
cr soompi

BTS projected to make *at least* 82.9 billion won ($74 million) <- gross sales from sold-out LY tour w 16 cities & 800,000 concertgoers. The current scale of the tour is still not enough to catch up to speed of growth of BTS' fandom. BH market value 1~1.2 trillion won ($1.1B)
This does not count the projected product/merchandise/goods sales (which acc to Big Hit's last business report) counts for HALF of their profit so $$$
If BTS makes 82.9 billion won ($74 million) from just ticket sales, it's = 90% of Big Hit's annual sales from last year. [BH's total revenue in 2017 was 92.4 billion won ($86.9 million) & more than big3's]90% of last year's annual sale from just ticket sales...BH's 2018
-----------------
Add in album sales, other miscellaneous merch, BT21, and CFs, and you get 7 multi-millionaires!

Big Hit Entertainment spoke up about the issue involving Joseph Kahn.
The August 14 episode of SBS' 'One Night of TV Entertainment' covered the recent issue involving Joseph Kahn. The Korean American MV director came under fire for accusing BTS of undergoing plastic surgery and making other controversial remarks about Asians in general. Despite the heavy criticism, Joseph Kahn refused to apologize.
SBS reached out to BTS' agency for a comment on the issue. Big Hit Entertainment simply stated, "We have nothing official to say. We will focus on our comeback."
BTS is scheduled to release the repackage album 'Love Yourself: Answer' on August 24.
cr allkpop

Despite the unfair profit distribution, there are hundreds of trainees that audition for this company every year.The proportion of income distribution between artists and their agency is always a hot topic on the social forums. The list below indicates the profit allocation ratio of 5 big Kpop entertainment companies in the present. You will immediately realize which company is accused of misappropriation and blood-sucking its artists.YG (BigBang, Winner, Black Pink, iKon,…)Contract years: 7 yearsPhysical sales: Agency(50%), Artist (50%)Physical sales renewed: : Agency(30%), Artist (70%)Events: Agency(40%), Artist (60%)Overseas promotions: Agency(50%), Artist (50%)* Dividing income even in circumstance of not reaching the break-over point.YG entertainment is considered the most gracious agency of Kpop. Besides the continuously delayed comeback, YG always gives the best working condition for their artists, which is evident as profit almost distributes in the proportion 50:50. Artists get the higher percentage than their agency in the revenue from event activities and physical sales. Moreover, YG artists have an enjoyable and high individual freedom lifeBig Hit (BTS)Contract years: 7 yearsPhysical sales: Agency(50%), Artist (50%)Physical sales renewed: : Agency(30%), Artist (70%)Events: Agency(50%), Artist (50%)Overseas promotions: Agency(30%), Artist (70%)* Dividing income even in circumstance of not reaching the break-over point.Apart from YG, Big Hit can also be considered as an impartial company referring to the money issue. The enormous revenue Big Hit earns from BTS is obviously demonstrated by the boy group. All of the members receive the equivalent income to their effort. BTS have a lot of overseas promotional activities; therefore, the proportion 30:70 is certainly profitable for each member.JYP (Got7, TWICE, Suzy,…)Contract years: 7 yearsPhysical sales: Agency(50%), Artist (50%)Physical sales renewed: Agency(30%), Artist (70%)Events: Agency(60%), Artist (40%)Overseas promotions: Agency(50%), Artist (50%)* Dividing income even in circumstance of not reaching the break-over point.Though not being a major player compared to SM or YG, JYP always distributes their income equally. JYP artists receive a half of total profit for almost every activity.FNC (CNBlue, AOA, FT Island,…)Contract years: 7 yearsPhysical sales: Agency(60%), Artist (40%)Physical sales renewed: : Agency(60%), Artist (50%)Events: Agency(60%), Artist (40%)Overseas promotions: Agency(50%), Artist (50%)* No income division in circumstance of not reaching the break-over point.Apart from overseas promotions, almost other activities of FNC are divided in the proportion 60:40. Nevertheless, if artists do not reach the break-over point, income will not divide as agreement. This is one of the contract terms that makes FNC artists distressed. AOA confessed that they hadn’t been receiving any settlement for 3 years after their debut as their income didn’t reach the FNC’s break-over point.SM (EXO, Red Velvet, SNSD, Super Junior, SHINee, NCT,….)Contract years: 7 yearsPhysical sales: Agency(95%), Artist (5%)Physical sales renewed: Agency(90%), Artist (10%)Events: Agency(60%), Artist (40%)Overseas promotions: Agency(30%), Artist (70%)* Dividing income even in circumstance of not reaching the break-over point.Presently, SM still remains in their position as the most unfair profit allocation in the entertainment industry, while physical sales are divided in the proportion 95:5. Other activities are also distributed in the ratio 70:30. It is clear that their idols don’t receive their deserving salary to their labor effort. As the evidence, in the history of SM, many idols stood up for their justice such as DBSK, Kris, Luhan, and Tao.Despite being the biggest entertainment company in the Kpop industry, SM entertainment company is always condemned for their rigid profit distribution that has made their idols decide to file a lawsuit against their own agency. However, nobody can deny the fact that SM idols are nearly always famous. This is the reason why this company has hundreds of trainee participate auditions, regardless of its notoriety.

Article: [Exclusive] CJ-Big Hit launch a joint company... training the 'second BTS'Source: Korea Econ via NateThe company will be named 'Belief' and has a capital of 7 billion won (CJ owns 51%, Big Hit owns 49%) with an intention to create their own global idol group (essentially a second BTS). They will start with a global audition program early next year.1. [+366, -20] No, no, no, this is useless. Just take care of BTS.2. [+348, -18] No... this is the time to be focusing on BTS. Don't get greedy ㅠㅠ3. [+268, -21] I don't care what group Big Hit debuts with CJ, I will remain loyal to BTS! BTS will be the first and last idol group that I will be a fan of.4. [+29, -4] BTS is just now getting started, please focus on them ㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ5. [+26, -4] Why is Big Hit doing this... ㅠㅠㅠ6. [+26, -2] Ugh... CJ would sooner die than give up on audition shows...7. [+23, -2] Enough with these audition shows ㅡㅡ use that time and money on pushing BTS8. [+21, -1] It's quite obvious that CJ is trying to use BTS and Big Hit's popularity to launch an audition show like 'Produce 101'...9. [+19, -6] Hul ㅡㅡ... well I guess that guarantees this next group immediate fame. Just being known as the direct junior to BTS will be enough to launch them into fame, especially with CJ and Big Hit backing them.10. [+17, -3] Does Big Hit think BTS succeeded because of them? Big Hit hasn't done anything right ㅋ BTS made it all on their own11. [+17, -2] Agencies don't seem to realize that legends like Jo Yong Pil or Seo Taiji's success was never reliant on an agency "training" them12. [+11, -0] Big Hit has fallen for the seduction of a large corporation ㅠㅠ
cr netizenbuzz

Big Hit Entertainment and CJ E&M will launch collab joint venture entertainment company in August Plan to take #1 in global contents w/ CJ's management. Will create a new global (KR JPN USA CHN EU) audition program, for new talents airing 1st half 2019.
The new audition program will focus on discovering new gems, people without an agency. They are also looking to have people from the show debut as a soloist or in a group

SM, JYP, YG, FNC, Big Hit, Star Empire, and Mystic will partner up to establish the Korean version of VEVONew organization "Music & Creative Partners Asia Corporation" (MCPA)They will serve as the reps for MV distribution on YouTube, other platforms in the future

[THE INVESTOR] On the back of K-pop boy band BTS’ meteoric rise, its label Big Hit Entertainment’s market value could top 2 trillion won (US$1.85 billion) when it goes public, beating its bigger domestic rivals, market experts said on May 29.
“Big Hit could beat SM Entertainment to reach 2 trillion won in market value if it goes through with an IPO,” said Lee Ki-hoon, an analyst with Hana Financial investment.
In a recent interview, Big Hit founder and CEO Bang Si-hyuk said he is mulling a possible IPO.
The agency is home of BTS, the fast-rising boy band that became the first K-pop group to top the US Billboard 200 chart on May 27 with its new album “Love Yourself: Tear.”
The markets have been predicting its IPO for the past 1 1/2 years. Industry watchers now believe the label will apply for a preliminary screening in the second half of this year.
Big Hit stocks were estimated to be worth around 783 billion won in March when local game developer Netmarble bought 25.7 percent stake for 201.4 billion won.
As of May 29, the market cap of SM came to 918 billion won, followed by JYP with 849 billion won and YG with 519 billion won.
In terms of operating profit, Big Hit has already bested these three K-pop powerhouses. Last year, its operating profit stood at 32.5 billion won, up 213.5 percent on-year. The figure for SM was 25.6 billion won, while YG posted 25.8 billion won and JYP had 17.9 billion won.
This year, Hana Financial expects Big Hit’s sales to exceed 150 billion, while posting an operating profit of 50 billion won.
source

Article: 'BTS' Will Bang Shi Hyuk become a 'trillion won company' before JYP's Park Jin Young?Source: Mydaily via Nate1. [+1,234, -116] Bang Shi Hyuk is too humble. If it was Park Jin Young who produced BTS, he would already be out on a million TV shows like 'Knee-Drop Guru', shot a documentary about it, called them a world star every chance he got, maybe even put out a book... He was like that with Rain, I can't imagine with BTS... ugh.. don't even want to think about it.2. [+1,168, -57] Bang Shi Hyuk doesn't like showing off, can't compare the two3. [+959, -38] Wow~~~~ can't believe one team like BTS alone is worth a trillion won...4. [+79, -1] Bang Shi Hyuk once said on a TV show, "I went through so much difficulties in my past that I promised myself that once I became successful, I'd never forget my roots and always be like a hyung to my artists." I hope that promise lasts forever.5. [+76, -5] Yeah, Bang Shi Hyuk really doesn't brag ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ6. [+66, -3] It's obvious that he cares more about his artists than his own greed... I'm glad that BTS isn't too fixated on changing their music style to suit the American market. Good luck to everyone!7. [+63, -4] Park Jin Young tried so desperately hard with the Wonder Girls to get on the Billboard and never made it... and yet it was Psy and BTS who never even cared about the international market that got recognized in the end.8. [+54, -4] Doesn't really matter how big Hallyu is in China, Japan, or SEA... all it takes is America recognizing you for that one shot at blowing up.9. [+53, -10] Bang Shi Hyuk did what Park Jin Young failed to do10. [+50, -4] Not one of JYP's artists succeeded in America, it was all media play. Rain? Wonder Girls? Doing a few promos there doesn't mean you're successful. Same for SM. BoA tried but was sorely embarrassed. She was accused of copying Britney Spears ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ11. [+50, -5] Park Jin Young's probably seething at this article.. ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ12. [+37, -4] I doubt Park Jin Young cares since he knows he's already been 'saved' and is destined for heaven ㅋ13. [+31, -0] Park Jin Young boasted so hard about Rain being a world star every chance he got... seeing BTS now makes me realize how ridiculous that was back then ㅋㅋ this is why everyone should learn to be humble.. All the idols from huge agencies who looked down on BTS when they were nugus can barely open their mouths now at BTS ㅋㅋㅋ I hope BTS stays humble and stays out of scandals. Show everyone what true world stars are like.

SM: I don't know what you want so I brought everything JYP: I don't know what you want so I'm here instead YG: I don't know what you want so I didn't do anything Pledis: I'm trying to figure out what you want YMC: I don't know what you want so I won't do anything Cube: Who cares what you want Big Hit: I know what you want so trust me and follow me - Pann: Bait style of companies 1. [+369, -7] Pledis has another one - I thought you want this, no? 2. [+252, -17] ㅋㅋㅋ Big Hit is the best 3. [+176, -6] Ugh... SM: I don't know what you want so I brought everything YG: I don't know what you want so it's all mine JYP: I don't know what you want so I'm here instead Cube: I don't care what you want 4. [+145, -5] Big Hit ㅋㅋㅋㅋ This is from BTS' practice video of Not Today ㅋㅋㅋ They know fans too well...
5. [+140, -3] Can be explained in one picture
6. [+115, -0] YMC - I don't know what you want but I want money
7. [+88, -0] YMC - I don't know what you want so please vote
8. [+84, -0] Big Hit - I know what you want more than you do
9. [+72, -0] Woollim - I don't know what you want so I brought my type
10. [+67, -3] I think idols from Cube and Pledis get popular by their own... Seventeen, NU'EST, and Pentagon got popular by their own talent rather than the companies' work.
KPKF